Failure

"It’s funny but guys and girls aren't that creative anymore. You’d think in LA it would be very Hollywood, but to be honest, no one really cares how many IMDB credits you have when you are trying to pick up women. I did hear one the other day where this guy was trying to pick up a girl and all he had was 'So you live in LA? Cool. What do you like to do on your days off? Can I come?' So uncreative. It didn’t work." —Bayardo De Murguia (Wood & Vine)

Stop Staring, Dude

"I am going to say it was the CREEPIEST pick up line. I was 21, working at a brewery in Denver and an older gentleman noticed two tattoos on my hips and proceeded to ask if he could see the rest of the constellation. Yuck, yuck, yuck." — Kristin Almy (Grand Café)

Conspiracy Theorist

"I don’t think that there are any good ones really, but the worst attempt at a pick up I ever heard was “Hey, just so you know, I was listening to your conversation and I think it’s important that you know that 9-11 was a controlled demolition by the U.S. government. Hi, I’m Bobby.” Actually, that was the best pick up line ever." —Dan Sabo (Five Leaves)

Watch Me Flex

"Everyone should know that bartenders hear everything. We’re just trying to anticipate your needs. We’re not trying to eavesdrop but we do hear some pretty hilarious stuff, pickup lines included. One example: “Do you think if I flex hard enough I could rip my shirt?” The response was laughter and a “no.” That was definitely a failed attempt at a pick up line… and that’s just the tip of the iceberg." —Kevin Martin (Eastern Standard)

A Little Advance Planning

"Not so much a pickup line, but a technique. I once saw a man, upon seeing a group of young ladies enter the bar, spill a little of his cocktail on a few of the remaining vacant bar stools while leaving the ones on either side of him clean. When the three young ladies approached his area he gladly offered his seat so that they could sit together. They accepted as he gave me a wink. They even bought him a drink." — Robert Ortenzio (Yardbird Southern Table & Bar)

Check, Please...

"It's an empty bar minus two people—one man, one woman. The woman walks over to the man, puts her hand on his knee and says "Check"… That is the best and worst rolled into one." —Todd Maul (Clio)

Dude, That's My Drink

"Pick up lines? I usually never hear those, but I have seen some odd pick-up attempts: One guy grabbed a sample drink I gave to a woman who had been sitting at my bar by herself, took a sip, and tried to start up a conversation with her. That was plain unusual, but she handled it with aplomb and grace." — Elizabeth Powell (ArtBar)

THAT Line Worked?

"This farm boy in my dad's hometown bar in Northern Minnesota walks up to this cute girl at the bar and says "Boy, you sure are a cute little heffer..." I thought for sure this hayseed was going to get a drink dumped on him. Sure enough she laughs, they talk a bit, and leave about an hour later. You gotta love the Midwest... I found it hilarious." —Billy "Bonefish" Fannemel (Couloir Restaurant, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort)